OXALIS PES-CAPRAE

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In addition to the scientific name of this herbaceous plant (Oxalis Pes-Caprae) they are also known as vinagrillo (vinager). They are found below orange trees (citrus in general) and their function is to protect citrus fruits, improving soil porosity, prevent other invasive plants from invading the territory, protect fruit from fungi, improve soil water retention and protect the roots from frost among other things … You can say, they are one of those wonders of nature, they are a type of natural herbicide that helps protect the environment. During the spring they carry out an important work in pollination with the indispensable help of the bees.